Bhuta Cherry

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A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with warty/bumpy. Rates 800,000–1,041,427 SHU, which means extremely hot, in superhot territory. Cherry-type peppers are round, squat, and thick-walled — perfect for pickling and stuffing.

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NameBhuta Cherry

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-WT-H-9-003RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)800,000 - 1,041,427

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionIndia / South Asia

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with warty/bumpy. Rates 800,000–1,041,427 SHU, which means extremely hot, in superhot territory. Cherry-type peppers are round, squat, and thick-walled — perfect for pickling and stuffing.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Bhuta Cherry?

The Bhuta Cherry measures 800,000–1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 130 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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